How much does a childcare worker make in Arkansas?
$28,450a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Arkansas. That is $13.68 an hour or $2,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.68
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,940Median: $28,450Highest 10%: $33,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,940 | $11.51 | |
| 25th | $26,750 | $12.86 | |
| Median | $28,450 | $13.68 | |
| 75th | $30,470 | $14.65 | |
| 90th | $33,640 | $16.17 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, AR | $30,210 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $29,360 |
| Memphis, TN | $28,860 |
| Little Rock, AR | $28,800 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $28,550 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $27,940 |
| Texarkana, TX | $24,680 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 39. North Carolina | $29,140 |
| 40. Kentucky | $28,920 |
| 41. Texas | $28,570 |
| 42. Arkansas | $28,450 |
| 43. Iowa | $28,420 |
| 44. Wyoming | $28,250 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $13.68 ($28,450 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $28,450 against $34,980 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for childcare worker pay?
Arkansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays childcare workers the most?
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, with a median of $30,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.